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The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Indulge in The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich dark chocolate meets the sweet, buttery notes of homemade caramel. These cookies are the ultimate treat, boasting a perfect chewy texture with crispy edges and soft centers, making them a hit for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in. With a straightforward one-bowl recipe that requires no dough resting time, you can have fresh cookies ready in just 27 minutes! Each bite is an explosion of flavors, sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel
  • 1 1/2 cups (330 g) light brown sugar (packed)
  • 16 tablespoons (226 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon (19 g) real vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 ¼ cups (439 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (255 g) dark chocolate (coarsely chopped or chips)
  • Sea salt flakes for the tops (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your hard caramel using your preferred method and let it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in dark chocolate and hard caramel pieces.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
  7. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

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